Health, Well-Being & Fitness

We know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit. Health, well-being and fitness at the Y is more than just working out. In addition to our group exercise classes and facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength. Click on the program season you are interested in to see the great health, well-being & fitness programs we offer.

Adult Aquatics

Adult Aquatics at the Y provides additional aquatic training for adults in the following areas:

Masters Swimming

Adult Swim Lessons (private or group)

Lifeguard Training & Water Safety Classes

Weight Lifting and Toning

Increase muscle tone and strength with guided instruction using the select rise weight machines, resistance cords, stability balls and medicine balls. This class is for those new to strength training, or want more instruction.

55+ Strength Training

TRX Group Training

Personal Training: Train Smarter. Not Harder.

Your body is unique, and your fitness regimen should be as well. At the Y, our nationally-certified Personal Trainers can assist you in reaching your fitness and weight loss goals through one-on-one or group settings. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a personal trainer, contact Tammi, call 320-834-9622 or wellness@alexandriaymca.com

Personal Training can:

Rev up a stale exercise routine

Break out of your fitness plateau

Reduce the risk of injury

Delay the on-set or prevent chronic disease

Help you to establish realistic and attainable goals

Wellness Orientations

TThsi free program is designed for individuals new to health & wellness, need a re-introduction to fitness, or who are looking for guidance with their current fitness routine. Trained wellness coaches will tour members around the wellness center, and introduce them to basic cardio and strength training equipment.

Set up your wellness orientation at the front desk, in the wellness center, or by calling (320) 834-9622.

Teen Fitness

The YMCA wants to provide teens with recreational programs and activities in a safe and positive environment, to enhance their personal and social skills. Parents, please assist the Y by scheduling your teen for our active teens classes, and remind them to wear their wellness center pass at all times. Teen programs include:

Active Teens: Cardio Orientation (Ages 10-11)

Strong Teens: Strength Orientation (Ages 12-13)

Prevention Programs & Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Disease Management can you adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce your risk. YMCA Prevention Programs may include:

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Programs

Wellness Challenges

Wellness challenges are a great way to jump start your workout program and increase motivation! We’ll provide the wellness challenge for you, all you have to do is complete it! Wellness challenges may include: